What are the main factors that influence a SQL Database Developer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a SQL Database Developer's salary?

A SQL Database Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $162,701 for beginners, reaching about $163,952 at mid-level, and approach $172,972 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a SQL Database Developer?

SQL Database Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SQL Database Developer roles are District of Columbia $184,512, California $183,812, Massachusetts $181,362. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SQL Database Developer roles make?

Salaries for SQL Database Developer level roles vary by specialization: Senior SQL Developer: $148,869; SQL Developer: $148,203; Junior SQL Database Administrator: $121,257; Sql Database Administrator: $113,265; SQL Server Database Developer: $112,811.

SQL Database Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a SQL Database Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a SQL Database Developer in Delaware is $168,763 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $81.

However, a SQL Database Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $200,922
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $156,625 to $185,597
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $145,574

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SQL Database Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$185,597	$15,466	$3,569	$89
Average	$168,763	$14,064	$3,245	$81
25th Percentile	$156,625	$13,052	$3,012	$75

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Key Factors That Influence SQL Database Developer Salaries

A SQL Database Developer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects SQL Database Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SQL Database Developer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $162,701
Early Career (1-2 years): $163,595
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $163,952
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $165,739
Expert (over 8 years): $172,972

Levels	Salary
Entry Level SQL Database Developer	$162,701
Intermediate Level SQL Database Developer	$163,595
Senior Level SQL Database Developer	$163,952
Specialist Level SQL Database Developer	$165,739
Expert Level SQL Database Developer	$172,972

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How Do SQL Database Developer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract SQL Database Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $184,512.
California: $183,812.
Massachusetts: $181,362.

District of Columbia $184,512 California $183,812 Massachusetts $181,362 Washington $180,695 New Jersey $180,629 Alaska $180,395 Connecticut $178,096 New York $177,162

Hawaii $174,179 Rhode Island $172,780 Maryland $171,830 Minnesota $170,530 Colorado $170,030 Illinois $169,863 Oregon $169,230 Delaware $168,763

New Hampshire $168,470 Virginia $167,814 Pennsylvania $165,897 Nevada $164,931 North Dakota $164,614 Michigan $164,114 Wisconsin $163,931 Vermont $163,564

Texas $162,547 Maine $162,481 Arizona $162,381 Ohio $162,264 Georgia $160,731 Indiana $159,964 Wyoming $159,814 Utah $159,581

Iowa $159,481 Kansas $158,681 Louisiana $158,448 North Carolina $158,365 Missouri $158,331 Florida $157,681 Montana $157,331 Nebraska $156,998

Kentucky $156,815 South Carolina $156,148 Tennessee $155,732 Idaho $155,565 New Mexico $154,348 Oklahoma $154,082 Alabama $153,099 South Dakota $151,449

Arkansas $150,549 West Virginia $150,066 Mississippi $148,616

Top Paying Cities for SQL Database Developers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $174,663
Little Creek: $173,046
Magnolia: $173,763

Lincoln, DE $174,663 Little Creek, DE $173,046 Magnolia, DE $173,763 Milford, DE $174,663 Marydel, DE $172,396 Millsboro, DE $174,663 Millville, DE $175,829 Milton, DE $174,663

Nassau, DE $174,663 Ocean View, DE $175,829 Rehoboth Beach, DE $175,829 Seaford, DE $172,830 Selbyville, DE $175,829 Smyrna, DE $172,196 Viola, DE $173,763 Woodside, DE $173,263

Bear, DE $170,930 Newark, DE $170,996 Claymont, DE $171,130 Delaware City, DE $170,996 Hockessin, DE $171,130 Kirkwood, DE $170,996 Middletown, DE $171,846 Montchanin, DE $171,130

New Castle, DE $171,130 Odessa, DE $172,080 Port Penn, DE $170,530 Rockland, DE $171,130 Saint Georges, DE $170,996 Townsend, DE $171,830 Winterthur, DE $171,130 Lewes, DE $174,663

Wilmington, DE $171,130 Dover, DE $172,963 Dover Afb, DE $173,363 Bethany Beach, DE $175,829 Bethel, DE $172,830 Bridgeville, DE $174,663 Camden Wyoming, DE $173,146 Cheswold, DE $172,563

Clayton, DE $172,130 Dagsboro, DE $175,829 Delmar, DE $172,830 Ellendale, DE $174,663 Felton, DE $174,663 Fenwick Island, DE $175,829 Frankford, DE $175,829 Frederica, DE $174,663

Georgetown, DE $174,663 Greenwood, DE $174,663 Harbeson, DE $174,663 Harrington, DE $174,663 Hartly, DE $172,046 Houston, DE $174,663 Kenton, DE $172,130 Laurel, DE $172,830

Yorklyn, DE $171,130

SQL Database Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a SQL Database Developer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$156,625

Average $168,763/year

$185,597

$13,052

Average $14,064/month

$15,466

$3,012

Average $3,245/week

$3,569

$75

Average $81/hour

$89

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$185,597	$15,466	$3,569	$89
Average	$168,763	$14,064	$3,245	$81
25th Percentile	$156,625	$13,052	$3,012	$75

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